Head of Product Design Job at Westwing Group SE (Munich)

Job Description

As a Head of Product Design, you’ll drive the creative vision for our most diverse categories within accessories: Deco, Tabletop, Home Textiles, Rugs, Kids, and Bathroom. You will bring innovative design, trend-setting creativity, and strategic product development to the role, playing a pivotal role in shaping the Westwing Collection by ensuring a seamless blend of style, quality, and sustainability. This position is permanent and based in Munich.

Job Responsibility

Lead the in-house Accessory Design Team in creating on-trend and visually appealing products
Manage the design pipeline, fostering strong collaboration with all development teams
Conduct trend research to support design and collection growth, leveraging AI and automation when applicable
Drive product development with an emphasis on premium design, quality, sustainability, and materials to build an outstanding Westwing Collection portfolio in your category
Foster an innovative and problem-solving culture within the product design team
Effectively communicate and convey creative visions to both internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrate strong business acumen to align creative decisions with assortment strategies

Requirements

8+ years of professional experience in design and portfolio creation, with proven expertise in product design, materials, and sustainability
Proven leadership experience, with a track record of guiding and mentoring creative teams
In-depth knowledge of industry trends, brands, and IP, coupled with a passion for design
Strong business acumen with an entrepreneurial mindset
Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
A hands-on attitude and experience in a fast-paced, international environment
Fluency in English

What we offer

An inspiring, international, informal, and nonpolitical environment for you to take ownership and grow your career
A unique culture based on trust, support, and collaboration where we foster open communication with our monthly Company All-Hands, feedback channels, and regular Q&A sessions
Hybrid working mode with 3 office days per week
Up to 4 weeks temporary work-from-anywhere per year
30 days of paid holiday per year
A beautiful, centrally located and dog-friendly office with free beverages, cafeteria with different lunch options, open spaces and sunny terrace
40% off Westwing Collection and 20% off all third-party brands in our shop (each on non-reduced items), a 10% Family & Friends voucher, and Westwing vouchers for special occasions
Regular and legendary company and team events like Movie Nights, Oktoberfest, Summer Parties, and more
Health and wellbeing offerings including sports membership, mental health support and coaching, vaccinations, skin checkups and more
Discounted green mobility options with public transport or JobRad
Company daycare “Westwing Wichtel” next to our Munich office and cooperation with Elly & Stoffl, a multilingual daycare with several locations in Munich
Subsidised company pension scheme
“Social Impact Day” p.a. to use for doing good for environment and/or society

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